What is Turbuhaler Symbicort used for?
If you have any concerns about taking this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Keep this leaflet with the medicine. You may need to read it again. Symbicort Turbuhaler is used to treat the inflammation caused by your airway disease (asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)).
How many puffs a day for Symbicort?
In general, most people use Symbicort as two puffs twice a day, morning and evening 12 hours apart, for long-term control of asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Symbicort should NOT replace a rescue inhaler (such as albuterol) for sudden symptoms.
What is the difference between Symbicort and Symbicort Turbuhaler?
Symbicort is a novel asthma product containing both budesonide and formoterol in a single inhaler, Turbuhaler. Budesonide is a corticosteroid that treats underlying airway inflammation in asthma; formoterol is a rapid- and long-acting beta2-agonist that prevents and reverses airway obstruction.
How much does Symbicort Turbuhaler cost?
The cost for Symbicort inhalation aerosol (160 mcg-4.5 mcg/inh) is around $281 for a supply of 6 grams, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans.
Is Symbicort a strong inhaler?
A specific strength of Symbicort (160/4.5) may be used as a maintenance treatment in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) including chronic bronchitis and emphysema, to reduce inflammation and airflow obstruction.
What are side effects of Symbicort?
Common side effects of Symbicort include:
- headache,
- throat irritation,
- nausea,
- vomiting,
- stomach upset,
- diarrhea,
- back pain,
- stuffy nose,
How long can you stay on Symbicort?
For COPD, Symbicort is used long-term to improve your breathing symptoms and reduce the number of flare-ups. Continue to take your Symbicort for as long as your doctor recommends it and exactly as prescribed.
Is Symbicort a steroid?
What Is Symbicort? Symbicort (budesonide and formoterol fumarate dihydrate) is a combination of a steroid and a long-acting bronchodilator used to prevent bronchospasm in people with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Does Symbicort affect sleep?
Inhaled budesonide might also improve sleep by reducing night-time asthma symptoms. Taking too much Symbicort, however, may cause insomnia or problems with sleep.
What happens if you just stop taking Symbicort?
If you suddenly stop taking the drug, you may also have withdrawal symptoms (such as weakness, weight loss, nausea, muscle pain, headache, tiredness, dizziness). To help prevent withdrawal, your doctor may slowly lower the dose of your old medication after you begin using budesonide/formoterol.
How to use your Symbicort?
Use your Symbicort Turbohaler every day. This helps to prevent asthma symptoms from happening. Adults (18 years and above) The usual dose is 1 or 2 inhalations, twice a day. Your doctor may increase this to 4 inhalations, twice a day.
Is there a less expensive alternative to Symbicort?
■ Generic budesonide suspension nebulizer: For children ages 1 year and older. Beclomethasone (QVAR) is as effective and safe as other inhaled steroids, and it is the least expensive, ranging from $142 to $177 per month, depending on dose. But if you or your child needs a higher strength to control asthma symptoms, that can increase the cost.
How often can I use my Symbicort inhaler?
– Assemble spacer (if necessary) – Remove inhaler cap. – Check dose counter (if device has one) – Hold inhaler upright and shake well. – Insert inhaler upright into spacer. – Put mouthpiece between teeth (without biting) and close lips to form good seal. – Breathe out gently, into the spacer.
What does Symbicort do to the lungs?
Symbicort is a long-term maintenance (controller) medication used to treat asthma or COPD. Symbicort contains two medications that work together to reduce inflammation and open the airways in your lungs. This can help to tame your symptoms like wheezing and shortness of breath over the long-term.